Postcode HP2 5DG is located in a major urban area, within the Hemel Hempstead Town ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Highfield area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Keen Fields.
Highfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highfield is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP2 5DG.
Highfield near HP2 5DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Keen Fields | Large | Walking directions to Keen Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Gadebridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gadebridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Randall Park | Small | Walking directions to Randall Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Hemel Hempstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,416 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £582,500 |
| Flats | 40 | £199,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hemel Hempstead Town
In the HP2 5DG postcode area, located within Highfield, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP2 5DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Lower Adeyfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 5BZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Marlow | Dacorum Way, Dacorum, HP1 1LB | Walking directions to Marlow |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 | Alexandra Road, Dacorum, HP1 3AE | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Hillfield Road, Dacorum, HP2 4AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.